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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1903

Page

1

Seater Robbery Tale Faces Scrutiny In City Case

Mrs Seater claims a noon robbery netted her about 1908 at the Mc Combe building scene on Seventh Avenue and Pike Street. Police and detectives report no corroborating witnesses or evidence, and trustee Kerr says $15,000 to $20,000 of Seater & Co. funds remain unaccounted for as bankruptcy proceedings continue.

Bea The Seater George Seater Sater & Co Seater & Co Beater W. ©. Kerr United States Court Beater & Co Eeline Mre. Seater Publictty Ema Rom & Te Bao Aomathinds Emaline Memibkr Joe Simian Charles EB. Cutemings Kennedy Mia Slater Ana

Commissioners appoint many fire marshals to guard forests

County commissioners appoint game warden IL Reiff as fire marshal to stop brush fires. Ex officio marshals will enforce fire measures from October through the dry season. Officials cite past wildfire threats across western districts and promise stricter patrols and control efforts.

IL Reiff Western

Flood Sweeps St Louis Area Amid Rising River Levels

June 6 reports show thousands homeless as the river runs five and a half feet above low mark with over a foot nine inches higher than the previous record. Rail yards and lines suffer major damage and traffic on the Vandalia line is halted. Damage estimated around 5 million dollars to railways. water supply suspended in several areas. In Kansas City the river runs two feet lower and workers clean the West Bottoms. Topeka notes no fall since mid evening, no cause given. Kansas City Kansas reports the Supreme Court ousting Mayor Craddock amid flood response. Gilbert takes charge of affairs and Rimwell is praised for executive ability.

ST. Louis Kansas City Kaw Supreme Court Craddock Gibert Rimwell

Star Picked First Winner at Meadows Racetrack

June 6 Meadow s crowd filed into the betting ring as 8 books covered a heavy wagering day. First race over five furlongs saw Skip Me win with Collins aboard, Col. Van second, Kepirando third in 1.02. Star billed Skip Me led the field.

Clety Skip Me Collins Col. van Kepirando Karl M. Anderson Matert Ivighton Jokobert

Mayhem charge against J H Kinghan grows

A mayhem case is filed against J H Kinghan as prosecutors allege he bit off the third finger of William Bour on a reported assault. The incident details and court actions are under review by local authorities.

J. H. Kinghan William Bour

Reed Named Chief and Board Member in Olympia

Geo McBride designated a former Me City police chief and board member to succeed Westendorf as superintendent of the state reform school in Olympia Washington. The appointment announced on June 6 follows prior leadership changes affecting the reform program and local administration.

Olympia Wash Geo McBride Westendorf

Scratchings in Today’s Races Listed for Oaks Era

The following horses were scratched from today’s program. In the fourth race for three-year-olds and up, Rose of Mary and Rim Roe were scratched. In the sixth race over six furlongs for three-year-olds and up, Mes Leanne was scratched.

Rose of Mary Rim Roe Erata Pirate Camracures Parmato Fi Chihuahua Iit Prank Step Dieturber Veterano

Thurston Sheriff Appointed to Board of Control

The article notes Sheriff Milla of Thurston county named to succeed Reed on the board of control, with appointments taking effect July lat.

Chehalie Sheriff Milla Thurston County Reed Board of Control

Forest Fires Raging With No Diminution in Bangor Vicinity

Bangor Maine reports show no decrease in forest fire intensity with flames worst near Caribou consuming camps and furnaces as Adirondack fires lessen due to calmer winds.

Bangor Caribou Adirondacks

Inhuman Brute Beats Sister in Town Fight

James Phillips of Seatth Avenue North allegedly struck his sister Clara Prit, leaving a black eye. He was arrested by Deputy Mike and released on 525 bail as the matter heads to court next Tuesday. The sister sought help to return home but was told no process exists. she remains with friends.

James Phillips Seatth Avenue North Clara Phi Ifr Mike Uis Pritt Justice Cann

Entries For Mondays Races Listed In Scrappy Card

The page lists multiple horse entries for a Monday program across six races. Entries include Theron, The Singer, Mage, Eldred, Mexicanna, Educate, Bonnie, Me Albert, and others with figures like 113, 102, and 116, plus fractions and aliases. The note resembles a racing card with ages from yearling to four-year-olds and selling conditions across sprint to distance races.

Theron the Singer Arthur Ray Solon Hutch Miller Cleedator Masten Veter Anes Nona Taram Eldred Agen Thomas Quenn T Bonnie Beme Me Albert

Ridicule of jury verdict in assault case sparks judge’s rebuke

Superior Judge Bell denounces the verdict of assault and battery in the James Butler case, saying the jury was swayed by sentimentality and would have found him guilty of murder with a 14 year penitentiary sentence possible. Butler shot John Courtney in March at his shanty while collecting a debt. defense claims the revolver fired accidentally.

Ray Ae James Bauer John Courtney Bell Caee James Butler Flutier Butler Hutler

Big Race Meet Opens At The Meadows In Northwest

The second annual King County Fair attendance race meet starts at The Meadows with six races on the first day. Top entries include Skip Me Malaspina Cal Van McFlecknoe Hercules John Boggs Horatine Forest King Andrew King Lady Kent Rocarie Royalty Rim Rock Feedom Kitty Kelly and Sad Sa.

Skip Me Malacpina Col. van McFlecknoe H.L. Frank Tanhauser Annie Marie Midway Hercules John Boggs Horatine Forest King Andrew King Lady Kent Horatius Rocarie Royalty Rim Rock Feedom Kitty Kelly Sad Sa Malaspina Cal Van McFrecknoe A. L. Frank Frank Railbirds John Togas Jenna Striwg Far Horatiue Weayitiee Forst King Bretéain Inez

Macdonald Bill Becomes Focus At Kingston Grave

Kingston on June 6 marks the 12th anniversary of Sir John A Macdonald. Members of the Kingston Macdonald association and Conservative delegations drove to Cataraqui cemetery to decorate his grave with wreaths of white carnations pink roses and sweet peas. Memorial addresses praised the eminent statesman and his enduring influence on Canada.

Kingston Ont John A. Macdonald Cataraqui

Researchers To Venture North On Steamer Hertha

Prof MH Gili bert and Edward Gibson sail for Bristol Bay to study salmon runs aboard the steamer Hertha. The Albatrose is due from San Francisco midmonth with a neutral party aiding summer investigations. David Starr Jordan of Stanford joins the Albatroms in Seattle along with George M Bowers U S fish commissioner.

Hertha MH. Gilibert Edward Gibson Bristol Bay Albatroes San Francisce David Starr Jordan Stanford University Albatroms Seattle George M. Bowers United States Fed Washington Kiewak Loring Kadiak Sitka Bertha A. B. Hes Valder & Tannna Railway Kyvak Coal Bay

Charles Harrie Charged With Assault For Murder Plot

Charles Harrie was today formally indicted with assault with intent to murder. The alleged crime occurred on the night of June in Rafe Turner's saloon with all participants described as colored.

Charles Harrie Rafe Turner

Unclear OCR Brief Sparks Confusion Over Names

Fragmentary text lists several names including Rhinehardt Taylor Croshaw and Sadie O Croshaw with vague grounds like cruelty. No coherent event or date is readable to form a full notice.

Plea Entered by Nicholas DeJausserand in Assault Case

Nicholas DeJausserand pleaded not guilty in the criminal department of the superior court this morning to assault with intent to commit murder for shooting and seriously wounding his wife Marie DeJausser on April 14.

Clifton mill flood devastates Pacolet region on sixth

Records detail a cloudburst near Spartanburg and Pacolet South Carolina that inundated Clifton and Pacolet mills. Reports claim dozens drowned, mills washed away, river levels high, lines down, and property losses over a million dollars.

Bpartanabure Clifton Mill No. 4 Pacolet Columbia Neparte Clifton Millx Pacolet Mill

Murderer Champoux Faces Hanging After Brutal Arcadia Murder

The court ordered Champoux hanged by the neck until dead for the November murder of Lottie Brace, stabbed in the head with a hunting knife in the Arcade concert hall. He muttered defiant phrases, sang French love songs inside the jail, and remained irrational while awaiting the sentence.

F* Lambert Cook Ell Champoux Downstaire Bell Boeckert Supreme Court Lottie Brace

Woman Dies From Suspected Poison Overdose

Annie Connelly 22% years old died Thursday night from an alleged poison overdose taken to avoid motherhood duties. Dr Hoye performed an autopsy and authorities may name the physician who prescribed for her the day before death. She was wife of Michael Connelly a gap fitter and resided at 222 Virginia street leaving two young children.

Annie Connelly Hoye Mrs. Connelly

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